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A romance podcast for readers and writers who love tropes, steam, and emotionally satisfying happily ever afters.
Hosted by bestselling contemporary romance authors Skye McDonald and Sarah Smith, Quick & Dirty Romance explores romance novels, writing, and the real-life desires behind the stories we obsess over.
Each episode blends smart analysis, honest conversation, and unapologetic love for the romance genre. We talk inspiration, publishing realities, character growth, self-love, and why love stories matter in real life.
Perfect for romance readers, authors, and anyone who believes a good love story can change everything.
Episodes
Jun 27, 2024
Jun 27, 2024
28 min
Romantic Suspense author Lori Matthews joins Sarah & Skye. Today, we discuss how we give our audience what they're thirsty for--while staying true to our own ethical boundaries. This convo goes deep, so get ready!
Learn more about Lori on her website http://www.lorimatthewsbooks.com
Sarah's new hockey romance: https://shorturl.at/R1nEB
Skye's new hockey romance is out this week! https://amzn.to/4bkQboi
Jun 13, 2024
Jun 13, 2024
29 min
Queer and AuDHD author Allie Lasky joins Sarah & Skye to talk about expectations and ideals on relationships, in fiction and real life.
Does romance set too high a bar for real life dynamics? How do we know when we're in our happy-ever-after phase?
Let's dive into this fascinating topic!
Learn more about Allie on her website and check out her new release on Amazon, coming June 30!
Preorder Skye's new hockey romance, Scored On HERE
Sarah's new hockey romance is out now! Click HERE
Apr 30, 2024
Apr 30, 2024
31 min
Sarah & Skye welcome R.L. Merrill to the show to talk about music.
R.L. ("Ro") writes contemporary, paranormal, and horror romance. Her newest book, UNDER HIS SHEETS, is a M/M light Romantic Suspense and part of the Accidentally Undercover series.
In this episode, we dive deep into the impact music has on our writing. From soundtracks to inspo, all of us use music in some way or another. Ro especially hears her works set to songs.
Join us and laugh as we discuss first concerts and more!
Click here for Ro's new release
Apr 17, 2024
Apr 17, 2024
32 min
Sarah & Skye welcome special guests to the pod! Tonya Clark & Naomi Springthorp are contemporary romance authors. They team up to photograph romance covers and host the LOVE & DEVOTION reader con.
Partnerships. How do we collaborate for success in this industry? What are best practices for working with your bestie?
AND what are some of the wild and wackier moments these ladies have had when working with hot cover models??
Listen & find out! Then follow these ladies for more.
Click here to follow Tonya on Facebook
Click here to follow Naomi on Facebook
Apr 10, 2024
Apr 10, 2024
29 min
(New logo!)
Sarah & Skye discuss the SLOW BURN in romance. What even defines the slow burn? How slow is too slow? The Quick & Dirty ladies then go deeper on steamy scenes in their novels. (This episode isn't for kids!)
*Special Announcement!!*
Get ready for new episodes featuring guest romance authors! We're very excited about these new special shows!
Preorder Skye's new book: https://amzn.to/3U1R3HJ
Get Sarah's new book: CLICK HERE
Mar 14, 2024
Jan 17, 2024
Jan 17, 2024
29 min
Sarah & Skye have a lot to say about the pros and cons of romance's 3rd act breakup. Readers have been trending away from this trope, but if done right, it's still a great climax for the story. But does it hold up IRL? The ladies discuss this and more.
*Thank you for 10K downloads! We're giving away a prize as a thank you. Enter here to win, loyal listener!
Preorder Sarah's new fake dating release here
Preorder Skye's new hockey romance here
Dec 20, 2023
Dec 20, 2023
11 min
Sarah & Skye drop in for a quick holiday message! We'll be back in 2024 with lots of new content. For now, relax, enjoy, and know we appreciate you!
*Don't miss the title reveals of both Skye and Sarah's upcoming releases!*
PREORDER BOTH:
Click now and get SCORELESS at a 30% discount when you preorder!
Don't miss the 3rd book in the Grant Siblings Series! Click here and preorder now!
Nov 21, 2023
Nov 21, 2023
28 min
Sarah and Skye are in their hockey eras! Find out why ice is so damn hot!
In this episode, the Quick & Dirty Romance ladies discuss why hockey romance is so popular. They share their fandoms--or not--in real life, too, and what inspired them to write their respective hockey love stories.
Preorder SCORELESS
Oct 24, 2023
Oct 24, 2023
27 min
We're not here to yuck your yum! But today Sarah & Skye discuss their hard limits on tropes they'll write. With a lot of love to all the niches of romance, there are some out there that just aren't for us. So listen, laugh, and let us know where you high five-and where you hard disagree!
Check out Skye's new release, JUST YOUR TYPE.
Preorder Sarah's hockey romance, SNOW, ICE & SPICE.